Trygve Hammer

Background

Hammer’s campaign biography describes him as a Marine Corps and Navy veteran, a former oilfield worker, and a former seventh- through 12th-grade science teacher. He served in the Navy and Marine Corps for more than 20 years, according to his March 2026 campaign statement.

Sources: Trygve Hammer for ND, personal statement, The Ballot Brief, 2026 North Dakota candidate information

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Data centers

  At an October 2026 debate, Hammer called for greater caution and transparency around data centers and said Congress should regulate them, citing concerns about technology companies and impacts on working people.

  The Dickinson Press, October 2026 U.S. House debate coverage

• Data centers and AI

  He said he wants measures to increase transparency for data-center projects and to prevent developers from overriding the interests of small towns and individuals. He also called for congressional action to ensure the AI economy does not harm working people.

  North Dakota Monitor, October 2026 candidate coverage

• Military action

  He said U.S. military action abroad should be authorized by Congress and argued against sending troops into unpredictable regime-change efforts and prolonged wars.

  Trygve Hammer for ND, March 2026 personal statement